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Any yummy broccoli recipes?

reachingthin
reachingthin Posts: 12
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have about a gallon of fresh broccoli in my fridge that I need to get rid of :P Anyone know any healthy, tasty ways to cook it without cheese or butter?

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  • wildkatt7
    wildkatt7 Posts: 163 Member
    I add it to soup... it works real good that way.
  • Arabian♥Breeze
    Arabian♥Breeze Posts: 323
    Chicken and some cream of chicken soup. little bit of curry seasoning bread crumbs on top and little low fat cheese. VERY YUMMY casserole dish.
  • filmingghosts
    filmingghosts Posts: 11
    I like to steam broccoli and toss it with a little bit of general tso stirfry sauce (like a tablespoon, not too much) and serve it over some brown rice. :)
  • Rachaelluvszipped
    Rachaelluvszipped Posts: 768 Member
    Steamed broccoli with garlic powder!! Love Broccoli, just don't like the smell it permeates in the house whilst cooking it..hehe :laugh:

    I throw it in..when I am roasting my boneless chicken with diced tomatoes, and red potatoes, also, yum!
  • reachingthin
    reachingthin Posts: 12
    Steamed broccoli with garlic powder!! Love Broccoli, just don't like the smell it permeates in the house whilst cooking it..hehe :laugh:

    I throw it in..when I am roasting my boneless chicken with diced tomatoes, and red potatoes, also, yum!

    Sounds perfect! How much garlic powder do you suggest?

    I'm sorry, I'm not exactly a great cook :P
  • Krystal7786
    Krystal7786 Posts: 103 Member
    Stir fry, steamed, although my all-time favorite is a a dish i took and modified for me

    Chicken breast (boiled, pan cooked or crock pot with water), broccoli, carrots, corn, (any veggies u want), Whole wheat or your favorite pasta. Ragu light parmesean sauce or cheese sauce, cooked all ingredients then mix with sauce EASY!!!

    Or make a casserole and knock off the sauce and use a bit of shredded cheese both was are amazing a satisfying and can be modified to you liking i love it!!
  • SarabellPlus3
    SarabellPlus3 Posts: 496 Member
    Our favorite way is to roast it. Toss with EVOO & some seasonings of your choice, roast at 425*ish until it's done and bits are crispy, 20min ish.
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    Our favorite way is to roast it. Toss with EVOO & some seasonings of your choice, roast at 425*ish until it's done and bits are crispy, 20min ish.
    Yep, I roast mine with EVOO, fresh sliced garlic, and pine nuts and then top with a squeeze of lemon juice and some grated parmesan cheese.
  • ldennett
    ldennett Posts: 75 Member
    Our favorite way is to roast it. Toss with EVOO & some seasonings of your choice, roast at 425*ish until it's done and bits are crispy, 20min ish.

    Never thought of roasting brocolli but now I really want to try it!
  • mehaugen
    mehaugen Posts: 210 Member
    Roasting it until its crispy (with sea salt) gets rid of my cravings for potato chips! That and kale chips...
  • BenderFitness
    BenderFitness Posts: 349
    I like to steam it and eat it with some balsamic vinegar. :) Or have it raw with some hummus. I also cook it in veggie stir frys. I love broccoli!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Steam it or just eat it raw. I have literally eaten an entire head (crown?) of broccoli in one go - just washed it off and chowed down.
  • steinbergshal
    steinbergshal Posts: 41
    I like to just barely steam it, then toss it with some EVOO, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Then I throw it on the grill. I use a George Forman grill, but a grill pan or outdoor grill would be great too. Works really nice with chicken or Tofu.
  • velarneyraptor
    velarneyraptor Posts: 94 Member
    Broccoli polonaise - steamed broccoli with breadcrumbs (if you're not low carb) fried in a little olive oil, plus some finely chopped egg (white only, if you please) and a sprinkle of parmesan...
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